Working for the freedom from employment discrimination and the right of working families to fair pay, job safety, secure retirements and affordable health care have been goals fundamental to the union movement, which has long partnered with the civil rights and women’s movements and, more recently, with the LGBTQ community.

From Farm to Table

Local 5’s agricultural division represents members, negotiates contracts and organizes workers in California and Arizona’s agricultural industry.
The ag division aggressively pursues justice for workers in all sectors of the division, field work, processing and packing.

It's YOUR Union, Get Involved

Members at Macy’s showed the power of collective bargaining. When local 5 members get involved in their union, good things happen for workers, their families and communities.

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The communications department delivers the union’s message. It is responsible for all internal and external print, online and video communications, the website, mobile applications and newsletter.
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Rally Set at Walmart in Rohnert Park A rally has been set at Walmart in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County on April 1st. All Local 5 members able to do so are encouraged to attend the rally for a $15 minimum wage. This is a market share event. Please see the attached flier for details.

On March 18 your union bargaining committee wrapped up another day of negotiations with management representatives from Nob Hill. Some incremental progress was made but the parties remain considerably far apart on economics and the stabilization agreement, which the company insists on keeping intact and a raft of other issues. The union is arbitrating the […]

Stand with BAY AREA Walmart Workers and Community allies as we call on Walmart to end retaliation on workers who speak out for change. Worker testimonies and community outreach will be a focus of our action.

Member AlertAttention: Local 5 Grocery Members Working in AlamedaGrocery Worker Ordinance to be Introduced at City Council Tuesday, February 3 On Tuesday February 3 the Alameda City Council will consider adoption of a Grocery Workers Retention Ordinance. The ordinance, being introduced by councilman Oddie, will state that when a grocery store is purchased the new employer […]

Join us as we stand with UNITEHERE Local 19 at the Hyatt Santa Clara to demand justice for Hyatt workers, and to show Hyatt that the working people of Silicon Valley will not back down! Despite the enormous sacrifice this boycott entails for workers who depend on occupancy for shifts and tips, the workers at […]

New Dates for 2015 Union Meetings UFCW Local 5 Dates and times for membership, steward & new member meetings are being adjusted for the balance of 2015. Going forward: Hayward meetings will be held in the FIRST WEEK of the month Martinez and San Francisco will be in the SECOND WEEK of the month South San Francisco, […]